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Overview
Organizations with women leaders perform better than those that don’t. They surpass others in social responsibility, sustainability, and financial performance. Evidence shows that companies with female board members are more successful than those without, a key concern for organizational competitiveness.
What you will learn
As a participant of the Women on Boards - Getting On and Adding Value course offered by Harvard University, you will:
- Learn essential legal, regulatory, and operating knowledge to serve on boards of directors
- Develop your understanding of roles and responsibilities to be effective
- Meet and learn from women who have achieved success as board members
- Develop your own action plan to seek, secure, and advance in a board position
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Grasp the essential differences among boards of for-profit companies (including private-equity and venture-backed firms), non-profit organizations, and public-sector enterprises
- Appreciate the legal, operating, and regulatory differences among boards depending on the nature of the organization; e.g., pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, technology firms, venture-backed firms, insurers, and hospitals
- Learn the essential responsibilities and duties of effective board membership and leadership, based on the maturity and size of the company
- Connect to and learn from women who have achieved demonstrable success as board members
- Develop your own individual action plans to seek and obtain board seats
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
Leadership View 201 other Short Courses in Leadership in United StatesWhat students do after studying Business & Management
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Recommended participants in this course will be highly-accomplished leaders from diverse industries seeking positions on boards of directors in the health care industry and/or have a demonstrated commitment to supporting the representation of women on corporate boards.
- This program also is designed to help women currently holding board positions who wish to expand their engagement with boards in health and related industries.
- While the program is focused on women (and those that identify as women) executives, the program is open to all executives who meet the admissions criteria.
Work experience
- Ideal participants have held executive-level positions and have a minimum of 10 years of broad-based management and leadership experience.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3800 USD / full≈ 3800 USD / full - Out-of-State3800 USD / full≈ 3800 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State3800 USD / full≈ 3800 USD / full
Living costs
Cambridge
United States
1814 - 3756 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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